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Case Details
Case ID 72de5ba8-b4a3-4ac5-b6a9-9e13ccc978a5
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Case Number 465/202 of 1985
Decision Date Jan 05, 1986
Hearing Date
Decision The appeal of Abdul Rashid, an ex-Junior Clerk, was accepted by the Service Tribunal of Punjab. The tribunal found that while Abdul Rashid was guilty of negligence, the punishment of dismissal was overly harsh given the circumstances. The tribunal noted that he was a new employee, overburdened with work, and that his actions did not stem from any ulterior motives or dishonest intentions. The tribunal altered the punishment from dismissal to a stoppage of two increments without cumulative effect and a censure, allowing him the opportunity to improve his performance and rectify his career standing.
Summary This case revolves around Abdul Rashid, who was dismissed from his position as a Junior Clerk due to negligence related to bail bonds. The Punjab Service Tribunal reviewed his case and altered the dismissal to a lesser punishment, emphasizing the need for understanding the challenges faced by civil servants. The ruling highlights the importance of providing opportunities for improvement rather than outright dismissal, especially when no malicious intent is found. This case serves as a significant precedent in administrative law, particularly regarding the treatment of civil servants and the standards for disciplinary action. Keywords: Punjab Service Tribunal, negligence, civil servants, administrative law, dismissal, disciplinary action, bail bonds, employee rights, legal precedent.
Court Service Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Not available
Judges SARDAR ABDUL JABBAR KHAN, MIAN FAIZ KARIM
Lawyers Riaz Anwar, Malik Ghulam-us-Sayyadain
Petitioners ABDUL RASHID
Respondents DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, Commissioner, Multan Division
Citations 1987 SLD 1191, 1987 PLC 468
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
Sections R.6